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I ended up going to see my GP with the knee pain I was experiencing and after being examined he is 99% certain I've got a pulled muscle/tendon that is causing the pain.

He's advised I don't run or do any leg work in the gym for 2 weeks, that runs out a week on Friday so I'll be dropping back and completing W5 again and then, possibly jump back up to W8 but I'll see how I feel on the runs.

I'm still attending the gym, upper body only and using seated variations of exercises where possible so I'm not just sat at home vegetating.

Happy running everyone.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

🍏We can’t begin to imagine you sitting back and vegetating LeeU!! No injury couch for you.. just sane and sensible change of plan! Well done mate. Hope it all resolves without any further complications!

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LeeUGraduate in reply toAnnieapple

Thanks Annie, it is a lot better, no more limping and I can go upstairs in a fast walking motion that resembles a run but it isn't a run, obvious, because I've been advised not to by the doctors.

:)

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorOn a breakGraduate

Sorry to hear this Lee. Being injured is no fun. Hopefully it won’t be too long on the IC and you’ll be back soon.

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It's so frustrating when movement is painful but as long as you do what the doc says you should feel so much better soon.

Good luck!

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Glad you are taking care of yourself. Quick recovery 🙏

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